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In addition to stopping both data leaks, and potentially the monitoring of movement within buildings, the paint could also be used to stop mobile phones ringing in theatres by preventing signals from reaching handsets, the researchers said.

DHS needs to fix web site security

The Department of Homeland Security is putting its websites at risk by failing to patch software and conduct regular security assessments, according to a report from the inspector general, Richard Skinner.

The Office of the Inspector General assessed nine websites operated by the Department of Homeland Security, which has over 125 publicly accessible websites in total. It found that, while operating system configuration followed best practices, few of them have the tools or experience to assess web applications in the same way.

This discovery reflects a recent report from the SANS Institute, which said that organisations were too heavily focused on securing operating systems, when web applications represented the biggest security vulnerability.

"These vulnerabilities could put DHS data at risk", said the report. "In addition, DHS can make improvements in managing its system inventory and pro-Network Security